Norfolk, Virginia vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 1.4% cheaper than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,080 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is cheaper than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Norfolk, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower